US Politics

The US Supreme Court has turned down the Trump administration's attempt to limit mail-in voting, declining to intervene on the issue. The decision keeps existing mail ballot rules in place for now and lands amid ongoing legal and political battles over voting access heading into future elections.

Sudan faces a governance vacuum as the United States recognises neither of the warring authorities. The army-backed administration controls much of the formal state apparatus, while the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces exercises power across territory it holds. Yet Washington says neither side represents legitimate constitutional governance, leaving Sudan with authorities but no internationally recognised government.

Demands are mounting for the US government to release the files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the financier and convicted sex offender who died in jail in 2019. Commentators and politicians are pressing for full disclosure of records connected to his case and associates, keeping the issue at the centre of political debate.

The United States has withdrawn its forces from Iraq after more than twenty years of military presence that began with the 2003 invasion. Reuters reports the departure leaves a power vacuum in the region, with Iran positioned to expand its influence over Iraq's politics and security. Analysts are weighing what the exit means for regional stability and for the future of US engagement in the Middle East.

A US Senate committee has voted to hold Dr Anthony Fauci, the former top US infectious disease official, in contempt of Congress. The move escalates a long-running dispute between Republican lawmakers and Fauci, who led the federal response to Covid-19 and has faced repeated accusations and questioning from GOP-led inquiries into the pandemic response. The vote now sets up potential further legal and political action.

Donald Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to reinstate his lawsuit against Hillary Clinton, which lower courts dismissed. The case stems from his claims that she and others fabricated the Russia collusion narrative against his 2016 campaign. The filing puts the former rivals back in the headlines, with commentators weighing whether the justices will agree to hear the dispute.

The US Department of Justice has announced a $1.7 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' as part of a settlement in a lawsuit brought by Donald Trump against the IRS. The fund, created under the agreement, is framed as a safeguard against the weaponization of federal tax agencies. The size of the payout and its political implications are drawing close attention.

President Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court for upholding birthright citizenship, saying 'too bad' about the ruling, and is pushing Congress to pass legislation ending the practice. The comments put immigration back at the center of political debate, with questions over whether any law could override the Constitution's 14th Amendment guarantee of citizenship to those born on US soil.

Donald Trump commented on reports of a potential plague case in Russia, calling it a 'big problem'. His remarks came as health authorities watch the situation for any sign of wider spread. The comment drew wide attention online, with discussion focusing on both the public health risk and Trump's reaction to it.

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is to serve as an advisor to the board of Skydance, the media company behind the planned merger with Paramount Global. The appointment, reported by Screen Daily, places Blair inside a major Hollywood power structure at a time when the Skydance-Paramount deal is reshaping the US entertainment industry. The move is drawing attention given Blair's political profile and the growing overlap between politics and media ownership.

Bernie Sanders appeared on Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show, where he accused Donald Trump of funding political advertisements with taxpayers' money and disregarding the US Constitution, while also discussing the need for laws governing artificial intelligence. The interview drew heavy attention, with viewers widely sharing his remarks on Trump's spending and his warnings about unregulated AI.

Jeff Bezos has issued a stark warning that the United States must beat China in the race to return to the moon, declaring 'we have to beat China'. His remarks frame the new lunar competition as a strategic contest between the two powers, adding his voice to ongoing debate over Nasa's Artemis programme and America's pace in space exploration.

Marcus Oscarsson, the Swedish-born political analyst known for commentary on US and Swedish politics, is being searched widely in Sweden. Interest comes amid a heavy news day: debate over SD leader Jimmie Åkesson's political strategy, a new waste fee law catching municipalities off guard, and Russia's intensified winter assault on Ukraine, including strikes on refineries and Kyiv erecting protective nets over bridges.

Former US President Donald Trump is drawing attention for comments explaining why he would avoid attacking Iran before Election Day, keeping the prospect of war with Iran at the centre of American political debate. The tension is spilling into energy markets, with OPEC+ reportedly weighing whether to maintain its production targets for October 2026 as traders assess the risk of wider conflict disrupting oil supplies.

Mary Peltola, the Alaska Democrat who became the first person to represent the state's at-large congressional district under its new ranked-choice voting system, is the subject of a profile highlighting her rapid and turbulent ascent to national politics. The piece traces how the former state legislator and Yup'ik salmon fisher's 'one of us' appeal helped her win, alongside the challenges she has faced in office.

The United States has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court, taking the step just hours after the Nobel committee announced a prize involving a former judge of the court. The move escalates Washington's confrontation with the Hague-based tribunal and is drawing sharp attention from legal and diplomatic observers.

Iowa's gubernatorial race is drawing attention as Democrat Rob Sand debates Republican Zach Lahn, with latest polls showing the contest's standing. The same night, the first US Senate debate between Ashley Hinton and Josh Turek drew heavy fact-checking from news outlets, putting Iowa politics at the center of national coverage.

The United States is heading into its midterm elections, and French media are closely following the stakes. Franceinfo reports Donald Trump has ruled out striking Iran before the vote, while Le Figaro examines polls in Texas, Maine and Michigan suggesting a possible defeat for Trump's allies. Les Echos notes his record unpopularity and the Iran conflict could weaken his grip on the Republican Party, making these midterms a pivotal test of his political standing.

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof says the repeated backtracking by the United States has held up Ukraine's allies, according to a report by regional newspaper De Gooi- en Eemlander. His comments add to growing European frustration with Washington's shifting stance on support for Ukraine, at a time when allied coordination on military and financial aid remains a sensitive topic in Dutch and European politics.

Virginia Democrats have asked the US Supreme Court to override a state court decision that rejected their congressional redistricting plan. The dispute centres on who has final authority over the state's electoral maps, with Democrats arguing the state ruling should be reviewed by the nation's highest court. The case adds to ongoing national battles over redistricting ahead of future elections.

A major resignation has reportedly taken place in Iran, while a ground operation is underway in Yemen, according to Middle East news coverage drawing wide attention in India. The developments come amid escalating regional tensions involving the US, Saudi Arabia and the Gaza conflict. Observers are watching for how Tehran's political upheaval and the Yemen escalation could reshape the broader confrontation across the region.

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear major cases concerning gun rights and voting rights. The decisions are expected to have far-reaching consequences for Second Amendment protections and access to the ballot. Commentators on both sides of the political divide are watching closely, as the rulings could reshape key legal protections for years to come.

Donald Trump remains at the centre of US political attention, telling supporters the conflict with Iran could end soon and predicting consumer prices will 'come tumbling down'. Media outlets are also weighing whether his campaign rallies can lift Republican prospects, with commentary split between optimism from his supporters and scepticism from critics about his claims.